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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29


Congressman Johnston leaves this
week for Washington to be ready for the
meeting ofCongress next Monday.
Every precinct in Fulton county, Ga.
including Atlanta, gave an anti-prohibi'
ton majority save one. The farce as
practiced in the city and the county did
the work for the theory that prol ibition
vii prohibit.
Our merchants have the lA,sest and
finest stocks of goods now ever brought
to Asheville, and judging by the quantity
being sold no one could be made to be-
lieve that money was sea zee in Buncombe
and Western Carolina.
Our countyman, Co. L. NJ. Hatch, eel
ebrated with Mrs. Hatch last evening the
fftieth anniversary of their marriage A
number of friends were in attendance
Mr.. and Mrs. Hatch may be sure Of the
earnest congratulations of all their
friends, and wishes that they may vet
live to enjoy many more anniversaries.
View Dragging the other day OF an
Irish potato, raised on Swannanoa, which
weighed Il pounds. Tie Puget Sound
Mail informs us that James Richie of
the Nootsack Valley, Washington Ter
rito1y, raised during the past season an
Early Rose, which weighed five pounds,
and can furnish 2S of the same variety
which will weigh a standard bushel. We
have nothing more to say on the subject
this season.
A gentleman told us yesterday thai lie
was astonished at the resu'f of two
things which he inquired into last week,
the number Of pisces Of city real estate
which had changed haudB the past ten
days, purchased by parties for immediate
improvement and for homes, and the
other was the large number of buildings
now in course of construction in the city.
His ooScluslons were that AshevIlle is
enjoying : steady, sure, substantial
growth, and will continue to grow.
Mr.. W. G. B. Norris of IIendersonsviile
was in the city yesterday. He says, we
are glad to learn, that his town is mater
tally imHroving, good deal Of eligj bic
property changing hands nearly every
day. This We were sure would be the
case whenever attention was directed to
the very remarkable beauty and health
fuln"ss Of locality, and other advantages
presented by IIendersonville. Mr.. Nor
ris is kind enough 10 ascribe to the CITI-
ZEN much Of the good that has come.
particularly,arising from its wide circuls-
ticn in the remote West and Northwest
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
ESPECIAL ATTENTION

Is invited to the large array of popular
remedies to be found at Pclham's Phar-
macy. near the post office. 1t is a rule
with this house to keep any thing that
is wanted in the drug line, provided it
has any merits. We adyise our frit nds
in the country that when in want of arY
medicines to try Peiham's Drug Store
They fill physicians prescriptions at low
prices. The quality of their goods is un'
excelled, They handle full line Of
Sundrie5 such as drug stores usually
carry. Theirs is complete assortment
se23 DIFF
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
xv:sa G,os:t<,s! sl,e Election.

t3y telegraph to theAstcyille Citizen.I
ATLANTA, Nov. 28.-1'he result
Of the Prohibition election was not
declared to-day as was expected,
owing to q notice OF contest filed by
seveTa! Prohihit;onisls. It is not
thought that the contest will amount
to much.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
CHANGE OF FIRM NAME.

The well known firm OF Ballard Bros ,
losing one of its efficient members by the
death Of Mr. w. C. Ballard, has found it
convenient under the pressure of bust
ness falling upon the head of the surviv-
ing party, to make some changes and
additions. The Stove and Tinware busi-
ness of Ballard Brothers is consolidated
& Boyce; and the firm will hereafter be
known under the name of Ballard, Rich
and Boyce.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
Railroad Earnings.
by telegraph te the Ashsville c e.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26,-The
statement of the Norfolk & Western
Railroad show net earnings for Oc>
tober of S2O0,266, an increase OF
$52, ,8O6, as compared with the same
month last year. For the t1o months
ended October 1st, the net earn-
ings were S1,41O,592, an increase Of
S343, JIG, ss compared with the cor
responding period Of '66,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
Au ORen.iye DsrenEEs

is most distressing, not only to the person
afflicted if he h we any pride, but 20 those
with whom he comes il contact. It is l
delicate matter to speek of, but it has
parted not only friends but loves. Bad
breath and catarrh ATE inseparabie. Dir.
Sages Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases as thousands can testify. d&WlW
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
The Strike Has Struck HAVANA.
IRr tslogr.ps 70 tha Ashnzlils Cit1z.n.

HAVANA, Nov. 28.-Ninety five
cigar factories shut down to-day
owing TO the demands Of cigar max
ers for an increase in wages. The
committee appointed by the manu-
facturer5 vii! issue circular to-
norro~ i"viting the operatives to
name !, c c'"i'f.ittce with & view OF
{ nciiiatii1g aii interests involved
about twelve thousand men are
thrown out o. employment by the
shut down No djsturhance4 are
fclge&.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Tho best silver-plated ware in the city
at Cowan's, Patton Avenue. no27-1w.
Messrs. w. B. Anderson & Co. invite
orders fer Christmas cakes, confectionR,& &c.
Curtain Poles with brass fixtures only
so cents, at WHITLoCK's.
For correct styles and good uaIue, call on
OSdeOdt II. REDWOOD d. co.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

TIE CITIZEN
Will give regular reports of the pro-
ceedings of Congress, which meets next
Monday.
This session will be long and very
important one The CITIZEN will en-
deavor to kesp its readers posted on the
measures which may Es proposed or
adopted. All in Western North Caro-
lima who are not now Subscribers should
subscribe al once.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
Weather Indications.

North Carolina-Colder, fair weather,
preceded by local rains,in eastern por-
tion; lighto fresh northerly winds shift
ing to easterly.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

FS"Gn" CITIZEN. with latest Associa-
ted Press Dispatches viii De found
regularly at all hotels and news-atands
in the citv. When the supply may be
exhausted at those places, call at the
Office
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
One Price Store.

a large and very attractive line of
Mems and Boys Suits and Overcoats,
ranging from low priced goods to some
thing very fine.
Measures taken for A. Ray ymond & Co.,
New York Tailors, and fit guaranteed.
Samples now ready fer inspection.
Dress Goods and Trimmings, all grades
an excellent stock.
Plain and Fancy Velvets, Pushes, Silks
Surahs, Rhadames, Satins, sc.
Best possible value in Carpets, A II
Squares, Rugs, OilCloths, Upholstery
Goods. Towels, Napkins, Coverlets, LIN
en- Damask, Blankets, &C.
Ziegier Bros, Merriam & Tyler's,
Morgan Bros and StokleY's Shoes for
ladies, miss 8 and children.
Baniater's and Ziegler's Fine Shoes for
men.
Packard & Growers celebrated $3.50"
and "2.r9" Shoes for men, and the cor.
responding grade for boys.
Rubber Goods IN great variety,
Derby Hats, elk Hats, Soft Hats, and
Caps.
Merino and Wool Underwear, Hosiery
Gloves, Collars and Cuffs, Ruchings
Scarf, Ties, Ribbons, Corsets, Buttons,
Braids, and FancY Goods and SmallWares
generally.
Shirts and Drawers, Collars and Cuffs,
ScarfS Gloves, Umbrellas, Rubber Goods
Trunks, Bags, &c.
We are Offering special vain :. in Wraps
of all grades-for ladies, misses and
children.
Domestics, Prints, Ginghams, Cotton
and Wool Flannels, Cassimeres (embrac-
ing fine qualities), Kentucky Jeans,
Kerseys, &c.
+. Redwood B Co.,
Nos. I Il Q Patton Avenue,
oct diff
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Goods are cheaper, according to real
value, at Cowan's, Il an any place in the
county. nOv27dlw.
and no better than at Bob Jones', Tne
lest wines ami liquors can also be found
there. If
Iarge stock Of Woolen Dress Goods
and Black Silks just IN,
at WHITLocK's.
Derby Hats IN IoumGn's, DaHIap's, and
HjILer'S ehGpeS-Se1erdI colOrs.
oSdeodG e. REDWOOD C. CO.
A fresh lot Of Malaga grapes and Pa
uaanca oranges just in at Cool q La,
barbe's, No. 90, North Maik st.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
F0uudering of a Steamer.
CEy telegraph to the Ashevillo cit,zenA

u! 'aI=EIaFn 10 Lns ASheVlIlo CT Zen.I
LoHDoN, Nov 28.-The British
steamer Vortjgern foundered be-
tween Sourabaga and Honpkony.
Several of the persons aboard were
saved. The Vortige,n was enga ged
in trade in the eastern waters. She
was Of S76 tons register.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
Explosion of a Hotel Boiler.
(By telerrapl to .hC Asheville Citizen J

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 28.-The
boiler at the Kirby House has ex-
ploded, killing two girls, and blow.
ing out one of the walls. The fire
department has been summoned.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
The Montgomery Flour Mills Burned

by telegraph to the Ashovillo Citizsn.I
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Nov 2S Fire
broke out st 7 o'clock tonight in the
Montgomery flour mills owned by the
Montgomery Mills Company, and build
in%, machinery and stock were all COM
pletely DESTROYED. Loss is about S90,O0O
insurance $50 t. $50, 1000.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

- 7 " = In " D
The Xmas stock is arriving and now
being opened and marked as fast as pos
sible. A much larger and even choicer
assortment than last year. We advise
all wanting Christmas presents to wait
till our opening day Dec. l, but are ready
TO wait on all now at LAWS.
OPP Postoffice.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Stop that cough, by the use of Ayers
Cherry Psctoral-the bes* specific ever
known for all diseases Of the throat and
lungs 1t will socthe the rough feeling
in your throat, @ire the vocal organs
and vitality, and enable you to
breathe and speak clearly. 70
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
COMPOUND OXYGEN
DrS. HARGAN & GATCHELL
OFEECEfn E0sIt-- Ei0cL, So sE!Gif. 81.
ASHEVILLE, ~. c,

Compound Oxygen inhaled, connection
with medicated Balsam EapOr, cures COnsump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis Eas..l Catarrh, Sore
Throat. Loss of Voice, Diseases Ofthe Liver and
Kidneys, Bladder and all diseases depending on
IMPURE or impoverished blood
i cIres rheumatism VIXEN everything else
fails.
1t is the only remedy that viii permanently
cure Chronic Nasal atlTrh. If you suffer from
this oathsome and dangerous disease come to
our u:liCe and investigate Ou treatment. 1t will
cure you, no matter how long you have suffered.
No charge for consultation.
There is no statement IN the above which is
uOt ictly true-you may rely upon every word.
We can Prove all and more.
II We believe your case incurable, We will
frark.j tell you so. We do not wish to treat you
tive cannot help you.
W. aisO treat all diseases of the Rectum, or
IOW' Bowels, such as HemorIhOids piles, Fis-
,urr iStula, Prolapsus, etc The treatment is
DIVA = successful, and nearly always painless.
KecGI without the use of the kn.1e, and i'll a
lew . vs. No loss OF time from busint or pleas.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
we Are YG2Es

That the leaves of the tree are to bo for
the healing of the nation. prophetic
expression of the value Of TayIor's Cher
okee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen
in curing coughs, colds and consumption
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

y Organic weakness or loss of
power in either sex, however induced,
speedily and permanently cured. En-
close 10 cents in stamps for book of par
ticula1s. Worlds Disper sary Medical
Association, Buffalo, n Y. d&w1w
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Solid silverware at Cowan's. 27-iw.
Cowan. the "old reliable has the lar
gest stock of plain gold and set rings in
the city nov27dlw.
Buy your groceries from S. w. Me-
Crary and have them delivered free.
If
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

CLOSED on WEDNESDAY, Nov. SOTH.
In order to prepare for the GEAND
OPENING next day, at LAWS Silver and
China House ct
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Renew your subscriptions and COM
mence new ones Eow. Most magazines
and papers begin their new volume WITH
the January Numbers. Save all risk and
expense by going to Catson's Stationery
and News Store, w ere you can subscribe
for any American or English publica-
ton at the regular price. Lists Of all
publications given free to select from.
Nothing makes nicer Xmas present
than a years subscription to good
magazine or paper.
You will also find well gelected stock
of Stationery. The latest novels, and
catalogues ofsame. Books ordered with
out extra charge.
Remember the place. Carson's Station
cry and News Store, n. Main st.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Send yos;r Job H'oTk of GU kinds to tie
'''fi=sn Office, if yott rant II done neatly,
teaDly and lciH dispatch.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
OFFICE OF THE " WORLD"
NENU N-opE NT,y1S 1877

In the fall OF 1856 was in such poor health
that l was obliged to cancel all OF my lecture
engagements for the winter ard to givC'up writ
ng for time went to ASheville and placed
myself under the care ofDrs Hargan and Gatchell.
Continuing their treatment l improved in
health and strength. GAINING 20 POUNDS of flesh;
and feel better than have for years.
/ regard their oxygen treatment as being of
great value; they, themselves, are gentlemen of
skill, and worthy the c0Ifience Oithe public
BILL NYE
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

AL goods warranted as represented a.
Cowan's Jewelry Emporium, Patton Az
enue. noy27dlw.
Turcoman curtains, something very
pretty and cheap, a. Whitlock's.
The largest stock of superior gold aud
silver watches in The city al Cowan's.
nov27dlw.
You want to see that 81 90 Goat But.
| ton Shoe OF J. o. H0welPs.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Our Carriers will deliver the paper ev-
cry Morning in every part of the city to
our subscribers, and parties wanting it
will please call at the CITIZEN Office.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
TrRr CfERMAN BlrFERs

lURE GERMAN BlTFERS.
Ths splendid tonic, sure, steady and
raithf!l icmedy for all EervoHs debility,
inr s1,, at Jones Pioneer Ear-strictly
for nr.';Ca} purposes.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

A spoke, handle and wagon factory
would do well in Asheville.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
HOME TREATMENT,

We manufacture the Compound Oxygen, and
Ihip il to all parts Of the country, even to the
Pacif Coast. We send apparatus and chemicals
blast two months for ST. This is as valuable
ISthe Office treatment.
Ine wonderful curative results obtained with
listreatment is astonishing even to us.
lou aCiSh to learn more Of this treatment and our
IEcctsS in the cure Of Chronic Diseases, 1rrte cali
EJr' ''"Styated book explaining treatment free.
DRS. HARGAN e. GATCHELL,
u B ain Street, AsheVille, n C
Ju. 3-dawtf
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
r OST OR STOLEN.

4 OST OR STOLEN.
One lemon and white spotted Setter name Roy.
Any Ole returning sane to me will receive a
liberal reward J. Y. JORDAN.
nov 20 dino
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

EOR RENT.
new six room house on Bridge street: :
nine room house on Haywood street; 2 rooms
with a nice family on Bridge street.
J. j. HILL,
oct 2Sdtt No. Court Square.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29
DAILY EDITION.
THE DAEEY CITIZEN

VIII be published every Morning lex
cept Monday at the following rates
cIy, aFy-, ,Csh
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

WASTED
Comfortable quarteTE with board for tie " inter
may be had by u limited number at Al Xand er
Hotel. Rates reduced. Address
J. N. JOHNSON
nov IL d.m Alexander. n. c.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

a large and very attractive line of
Mems and Boys Suits and Overcoats,
ranging from low priced goods to some
thing very fine.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Congressman Johnston leaves this
week for Washington to be ready orthe
meetinr Of CONGRESS next Monday.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Measures taken for A. Raymond & Co.,
New York Tailors, and fit guaranteed.
Samples now ready fer inspection.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Plain and Fancy Velvets, Plushes, Silks
Surahs, Rhadames, Satins, sc.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Best possible value in Carpets, A,tt
Squares, Rugs, Oil-Cloths, Upholstery
Goods. Towels, Napkins, Coverlets, Lin
en- Damask, Blankets, &C.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-11-29

Dress Goods and Trimmings, all grades
an excellent stock.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-01-09

N nnss zEnzE croEG.
Pnsisass9 Yes; 4hnia ths worAan's
Ths dcII dsIinkt sf soIitnas,
WhaFa rank 90 Fank 80 STRIVES 70 frAme.
And spssek - lsaxetsr ns'er tntrsds-
Night after niaht bssids tie Ere.
WHEN evenings lonely lamp 10 IA.
ODpressrd Nth thouGn1s that vex and
Anoae ths cards bar aaesu fis.
ne wonsn's camel On some pooF kina
Ths sequence Of her piey h bailfs
The Q7een eanea after, hAplam tziuzi
And nsxf he knaEs uith HFinaine
gals.
Tben all her treasures, one ~ one,
Are thfswn Hwsy 20 sssli tie PIE.
Tie last and least; When that u done
Begin again; ne uiRhs baRufie.
A Woman's game: 70 sit and wait;
Bald and Eebaild, though fats deefroy.
SIR Cd > the esFda; for soon or late
There comes an esd 70 Rrisf and JOY.
A man may nghf, 81 500, or rsaps
Divide tie seas or traverse earth;
ehe can bat drudge, o. pray, @ Wceg.
What are hsr lie and loving sorths
She sits there when the day b dead.
Looely and iistiess. D. you dare
Deav. when an Is dsne and said e
That wonan's game - e0ilta1Eef
=
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-01-09

The question of long hours Of labor
is ons that will uot down. IL Il
nos TO tbs advantage Of the com
manity to deprive large masses Of men
of needful rest and occasional leisure.
Bat there are generations of neu reared
IN this country under longer hours OF
labor than anywhere ex Voted By MINIS,
mill or railroad owners. Nos many
years ago the maioTity Of laborers In
this ooaatFy we're on farms engaged 10
rural occupations. We know how il went
With them, for We wsFe "theee." Their
average pay vas SIS per month. Tseir
hear 10 begin the work Of the day
averaged, tue year round. $50 a. m.
aud th liz h0uF 90 knock o., when the
last '-ohoreS vas done, cas- 3 .. m, with
liability 20 call ~ the night If a
horse Rot "oast" ia his stall, or a moop
oalfs mother needed looking after, or =
doctor had 90 be ridden for 10 attend
zone sick member OF the family. The
days work, from baots to aocks, was
good full seventeen hours for 80 cents.
We seem 30 remember that 10 raised
pretty good men. By three and third
mouths work they earned enough money
% enter forty acres OF land, and were
sooa hiring otner y0unR fellows for the
ssme wages. In those days ysunR
Americans we're not on the trail Of \
"sott thing" Thew we're not blubheF
ING ON the roadside for eympAthv. Trey
had no Walking deleoaleaD 20 destroy
she business OF employers Who had been
guilty OF she incredible wickadness Of
giving them work and wages. They
we're not il she attitude o. permanent
protest against their lot IN life. lastaad
OF whining about u, they used its few
advantages 10 hoaoFahly work their way
out OF Il, and thes WtFs bsttsf sons,
het.er husbands and bstter fathers for
the manlineas eoRendeFed by the en-
perien0s.-Ata CALIFORNIA;.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-01-09


q O.. hass inpenlsd lhrReiy u simheE
l4nd - n Eanzish. and eEs n0W bald
Ina . hsoa1ga9e gtoaa fatlz1ad i1eo
thslE isNRin9 canps. aad hMsa 1ls1
nnnielg N vsxw &c cumstruu&ien and
tha ezpaEf tawh4E aznzles
Ths marzR Ianas q &c Gkaxit dslsa
fosn fhs r5ahnes faRuinR lan1B of ths
EsEFisosy. nsss lABds gsll REo3ues
cna hundred bmaAels Of o4es 60 ne
aese. though Of es9rss they oil not Az
sfaas tea1 thrsaRhous. 1na lads q
tan dslss, taRssner with tAoss % he
Ham1zn aide4 90. RF0duee noma Mh41
toas Of oaEa. wntsa bElnEs tAe farmef
g leass 50 per 90.
Thase farming Lands ere ehleay trib-
ztMEy 70 sne tSB8 q Aaou1neRs tie
oommssefal nssFUpoiia 80 ~ eslnsy.
This town does pFsbably mere business
tbAn any 0sheF Of equal exssne or pop
alatio1 ca the eo4sk Some Of oar
lnesshanfs carry $1,000 or 5000
st0ekA We have an eAexans two nsoEy
oa1ck buiidinR for Q oaok sad safe
depssit, W. 3 ShFieksE prOPristor.
| q @ Gaahes. morehanks, are dsfDR busE
neas in . large tWo story hriek, and
othsr business men vii coubeless follow
fhear sxampls and put 40 Substantial
brck buildings Is an earlg day. 90 As 70
reduce the rate ef insurance and guard
AGAINST los b. drs. II for no other
reason. We hAvs Bevea general stores,
| enc drug store. tms hard axre and farm
lmulement establis meats, one no lon
lss0fe. one biscksmlth and mechlne shop,
I too livery staples, telegraph nnd exp ess
of6sss, Que jsuelry store. tuo eoot ans
snoe Establishments, tWo hotels to res
tanr4nts, thres billiard halls, public
| reading room, fhsee churches court
| house. sohoolho1ae, skating rlnk. Q nam-
Der OF carpenters and builders, thrse
\ physicians and surgeons, tWD doatlals,
and last. cut not least. the Mad news
pager. Lsoonnef adopted local op
sion,n but IL is not pronloikOry tewn
| for all that; for here y0u can get all III
whiskey you want, IL you kn0W how.
| Mount Vernon 10 tbs county seat and
/ tbs next important town IN this county.
Il IL the pEIAeipal business center OF the
SksRit river. aud has q good nswspakeE
called the NeS1s. u
Thers are number Of other psomis-
| ina BUSINESS stations thruuah01s the
county, such a. Fir, SkaRit uisy, Avon,
5tssiinR. E3ison. and others teo nnmsE-
COS % wanlian. M
Gka9ia county has O population 81
absut 5000, and gave the largest kepub-
liean m4iofity Of any ooanty In she
Territory Is the recent slection.
Jas. P0wKn.
LaooxAxn, Dee. "a, 1855.
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